In food processor with knife blade attached, combine flour, sugar, and salt; pulse to mix. Add butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times or until pea-size clumps form. With machine running, pour ice water into feed tube. Pulse until dough begins to form ball.

Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Wrap one piece in plastic and refrigerate or freeze for another use. On well-floured surface, with rolling pin, roll remaining piece into 12-inch circle, rolling from center to edge, turning and flouring dough to prevent sticking.

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Note: This recipe makes enough for a 9-inch 2-crust pie (such as apple); if you are only making a 1-crust pie (think pumpkin), freeze half the dough for later use.

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